News from the Nest

RULH Elementary held its annual "Art Night" on Thursday, April 10th. Everyone was invited to participate in art stations to create art with their families and enjoy viewing the artwork on display. The award ceremony was held at 7 p.m. Congratulations to the elementary Blue Jays for their hard work and dedication to the arts! The winners are pictured and listed below......BLUE JAY PRIDE!

Congratulations to the stars, the director (Mrs. Jessica Kahrs), stage crew and supporting members of the fantastic show "Seussical Jr."! The students did an outstanding job and the attendees enjoyed the spectacular show! Way to go Blue Jays!

Thanks to all the families and community members who volunteered and attended the event, as well!

The RULH High School FCCLA Chapter, under the direction of Mrs. Tammy Whaley, has been recognized as one of the Top 10 Ohio FACTS chapters for their exceptional project on Youth Traffic Safety.

The Ohio Department of Public Safety stated that "We are truly impressed by the impact your project made in your community and appreciate your dedication to FCCLA. In honor of your outstanding efforts, your chapter will receive up to $1,000 in travel reimbursements for each chapter to showcase their project on a poster to be displayed at the upcoming 2025 State Leadership Conference. These travel receipts can include: food, lodging, conference registration, and travel costs to the conference. This is an excellent opportunity to share your inspiring work and creative strategies with fellow FCCLA members from across the state."

The top chapter will be awarded travel reimbursements to attend the National Leadership Conference in 2025. The winning chapter will be announced during the State Leadership Conference.

The Ohio Department of Public Safety also wrote, "Thank you once again for your hard work and commitment to making Ohio roads safer for everyone. We look forward to seeing your project showcased at the conference and celebrating your remarkable achievement together."

This year's FCCLA FACTS project was a video on the impact of distracted driving. Special thanks to the Ripley Life Squad, Brown County, Ohio Sheriff's Office, and Mrs. Patty Ream and her technology students for helping produce the video. Please click the link below to watch the video.

https://youtu.be/P93ety39aJM

Mrs. Maddox's preschool class recently held "Peep Day". Students taste tested different peep flavors to determine their favorites, performed science experiments (sink/float) and also designed their very own peep flavor! The students ended the day by painting with peeps! Way to go Lil' Jays!

RULH Jr./Sr. High teachers are getting students "fired up" for state testing! Teachers have been creatively reviewing content they have taught this year with students to help them feel confident and prepared!

Students began testing in some subjects this week and will not conclude with state testing until May 9th. Good luck to all Blue Jays! Blue Jay Pride!

The RULH Jr./Sr. High School Library announced the "Early Bird" Special Winners for the "Poem in Your Pocket" promotion. These students were the first to share their Pocket Poems with the librarians. Mrs. Armstrong and Mrs. Asbury have worked creatively to encourage the love of reading this year! This was one of their special projects to reward students for their efforts!

A well deserved "Blue Jay Pride Alert" for Blake Schumann, a 6th grader who represented the RULH District at the Brown County Spelling Bee. Blake did a great job competing in several rounds versus numerous other excellent spelling students from Brown County Schools. Way to go Blake!

Please read below for students who made the All "A" and "A & B" Honor Roll for the third nine weeks grading period. Way to go Blue Jays! Keep up the outstanding work!

RULH High School has announced the 2025 Prom Court. Please read the flyer below for the 2025 Prom Court members.

Prom Event Details

Prom Date: Saturday, April 12th

Prom Walk-Through: 5:30 PM (RULH High School)

Prom Time: 7:30 PM-11:00 PM (Cox Building-Maysville)

DJ, Appetizers, and Drinks are Free!

Juniors and Seniors attending the prom may pick up their prom keepsake from Mrs. Stricklett.

BLUE JAY PRIDE ALERT! It's always our goal to have students who are respectful, responsible and ready. Students are expected to treat people well and learn. When students go above and beyond those "Jays Rules", they are recognized with Positive Office Referrals! The students pictured below have earned the recognition so far this semester! Blue Jay Pride!

Congratulations to the "Go Green" Students of the Week!

BLUE JAY PRIDE ALERT! RULH students are respectful, responsible and ready! When students go above and beyond those "Jays Rules", they are recognized with Positive Office Referrals! The students pictured below have recently earned positive office referrals! Blue Jay Pride!

RULH has announced a school calendar change for Tuesday, May 6th. Please read the flyer below for details. Thank you.

The RULH Alumni Association will hold their annual dinner on Saturday, May 17th. Don't miss this great event! Please read the flyer below for more details!

Don’t miss out on kindergarten registration! Please read below for details! Thank you!

• Susan Germann – Elementary School Cook (April 11th)
• Regina Carrow - High School Custodian (April 11th)
• Karen Busche - Speech Pathologist (April 15th)

Friday, April 11th

Interim reports issued

9:30 – 10:30 am - SHCTC Bridge Building Contest (7th Grade)

5 – 7 pm - Baseball vs Peebles

5 – 7 pm - Softball vs Peebles

Saturday, April 12th

5:30 – 6:30 pm - RULH Prom Grand March

7:30 – 11:30 pm - RULH Prom

Sunday, April 13th

No Events Scheduled

Monday, April 14th

4:30 – 8 pm - Junior High Track @ Lynchburg Clay

Tuesday, April 15th

3 – 6 pm - Jr. High Academic Team Meet (HOME in Lecture Hall)

4:30 – 8 pm - HS Track @ West Union

5 – 7 pm - Baseball @ North Adams

5 – 7 pm - Softball @ North Adams

Wednesday, April 16th

All day - ELA State Test (Day 1/2)

Thursday, April 17th

All day - ELA State Test (Day 2/2)

5 – 7 pm - Baseball @ Eastern

5 – 7 pm - Softball @ Eastern

7 – 8:30 pm - RULH Board Meeting

Friday, April 18th

No School for Students and Staff - Easter Break

Saturday, April 19th

12 – 4 pm - Baseball vs Lockland (DH)